In an amusing occurrence, fifteen teams from Bombay Natural History Society have spotted more than 69 species of butterflies as a part of first ever 'butterfly count' in NCR.

More than 69 butterfly species recorded across Delhi-NCR (Source: PTI)

In an amusing occurrence, fifteen teams from Bombay Natural History Society have spotted more than 69 species of butterflies as a part of first ever 'butterfly count' in NCR.

These results, which came as a delightful surprise for butterfly lovers and lepidopterists, were announced on Saturday in an event which also saw submission of names of four butterflies by butterfly enthusiasts. The authorities said the newest found species will be declared as the state butterfly of the capital.